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Rezoning - Map Amendments

Rezoning is a public process, culminating in a decision by the Denver City Council, that changes the rules for land use and types of buildings permitted on a given property by changing its zone district. Because the process amends the city’s official zoning map, a rezoning is also referred to as a “map amendment.”

Rezoning can take from four to six months or more after an application is submitted, depending on the complexity of the case, and involves public hearings before the Planning Board and City Council.

Rezoning is not changing the use of a property. For a change of use, if the intended use is already allowed under the existing zone district, a zoning permit may suffice. If you have a question about a property’s current zoning, contact the zoning team at zoningreview@denvergov.org.

Would it result in consistent regulations for each property with the same zoning designation citywide?

Within 10 days of receiving a completed application, our staff posts the application online on the Proposed Rezonings page and notifies surrounding registered neighborhood organizations (RNOs) about pending rezoning cases. This allows nearby residents the opportunity to learn about and comment on the rezoning request ahead of the Planning Board public hearing.For information on how and when to submit comments, visit the Planning Board page.

Information for Applicants and Neighbors

The rezoning application process begins with a pre-application review meeting with staff, followed by a formal submittal of a complete application and the subsequent public process. Visit the rezoning process page and download the Official Map Amendment (Rezoning) Guide (PDF) for a comprehensive explanation of the application process and requirements.

Anyone may submit comments on a proposed rezoning to the case manager once a complete application has been submitted. The case manager for each rezoning, along with the completed application, is listed on the Proposed Rezonings page.

Upon receipt of a complete rezoning application, city staff notifies registered neighborhood organizations (RNOs) of proposed rezonings affecting properties located inside or within 200 feet of their established boundaries. RNOs also receive notice in advance of Planning Board and City Council public hearings, as well as City Council committee meetings.